Swisher, IA (ZIP 52338) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $237.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Swisher has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2008.
Swisher has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $232.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
Swisher has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $247.5K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 2023.
Swisher has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swisher was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 10, 2003), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52338 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swisher, IA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Swisher (ZIP 52338) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $232.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
Swisher has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52338 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $230M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $237.7M in property damage in the Swisher, IA area (ZIP 52338). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →